____ Select the correct order for the following philosophers, earliest to latest.

Thales 2. Socrates 3. Plotinus 4. Augustine

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 4, 3

1, 3, 2, 4

1, 4, 2, 3

____ Select the correct order for the time in which the following kingdoms/empires were prominent. 1. Egyptian 2. Babylonian 3. Roman 4. Greek 5. Medes & Persians

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

5, 1, 2, 3, 4

1, 5, 2, 4, 3

1, 2, 5, 4, 3

True/False (circle the correct answer)

True / False

The sophists were more concerned about what is objectively true, than with what is useful or expedient .

True / False

Socrates’ book “Escape From Reason” played an important role in leading Augustine to Christianity.

True / False

When condemned to death, Socrates was given the chance to propose an alternative penalty and he suggested the he receive free meals in the Pryntaneum.

True / False

Aristotle did not believe that politics was an appropriate subject for philosophy and that Plato was wrong to have inquired into the nature and practice of politics.

Essay Questions:

On separate sheets of paper, give comprehensive well-ordered treatments to the following topics.

Either, (a) based upon our discussions in class, define history and explain its importance for those holding a Christian worldview, or (b) explore some Biblical texts which have been intertwined with our study of Early Western Civilization.

(a) Julius Caesar’s rise to power, or (b) Daniel’s visions and the flow of human history.

Compare and contrast Plato and Aristotle, their ideas, and their influence.